Area Sales Manager (North England & Scotland) We are recruiting for an Area Sales Manager on behalf of a specialist sports surfacing company who will be responsible for sales growth within the North of England and Scotland. The company offers a wide range of surfacing options for sports, playground, landscape and multi‑use sports areas including tennis, football, netball, rugby, MUGA, padel tennis, cricket, bowls, hockey and pickleball to clients such as consultants, architects, specialist sports surface contractors, sports clubs and communities. As the Area Sales Manager you will be:

Taking on responsibility for sales within the North of England and Scotland. Proactively supporting appointed Surface Contractors with the development of their own business. Actively looking to expand the number of Surface Contractors in your designated area. Proactively promoting the company, its product range and solutions to Consultants, Architects, Sports Clubs and Communities to drive sales growth. Accessing current projects through Consultants, Architects and End‑User Clients etc. Supporting and being the subject matter expert advising on surface solutions for Architects, Sports Contractors, Sports Clubs and Communities. Working closely with the senior management team and colleagues to develop new sales strategies.

To be considered as the Area Sales Manager you will need:

Proven solution‑based sales experience including identifying, targeting and winning new business and consistently exceeding sales targets. Experience of working for a play, sports area or landscape surfacing company or play equipment company, or otherwise a solution‑based sales approach, willingness to learn the sector and clients, and a genuine interest in the industry. Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills. Enthusiastic, dynamic, driven and motivated for a varied and sometimes challenging role. Proficiency in CRM systems to record and report on sales, key pending orders, orders won and lost, competitor activity etc. Residing in either Scotland or Northern England to effectively cover the territory.

On offer

Salary of up to £50,000 per year (Negotiable based on experience). Generous bonus scheme. Company car. Full training on product offering, market sectors and sales/business development approach.

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